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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7500

Owners Prize Money Winner £3097; Second £1549; Third £774; Fourth £387; Fifth £194 (Penalty Value £3925.50) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

Leading course trainer (17-22): G Tuer (2 wins from 7 runners, 29%) runs MR JETMAN

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Tuer (2 wins from 23 runners, 9%) runs MR JETMAN

Longest Traveller: TWO PLUS TWO trained by E De Giles, Ledbury, 170 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 46 to 60 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

1 WAR CHANT (IRE) (9) 01-5251 D

B g War Command (USA) - Fanci That (IRE)

Owner: Miss V. Markowiak

Breeder: Miss Victoria Markowiak

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Trainer: Rae Guest, Newmarket

Sponsor: Keystone Law

TIMEFORMVIEWCareer best when winning 9-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm, 13/8) 9 days ago, pushed out. Looks well-in under a penalty.

2 MR JETMAN (IRE) (19) 643210 BF

B g Territories (IRE) - Silent Secret (IRE)

Owner: The Northern Partners

Breeder: Roland H. Alder

Jockey: Sam James

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Sponsor: Herbs Unlimited

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account at Redcar in May. Not in same form under a penalty at Catterick next time but could bounce back

3 FOOLS GAMBIT (IRE) (18) 000-0 9-7 (8)

B g Expert Eye - Gold Again (USA)

Owner: Check Mates Partnership

Breeder: B. Kennedy

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Sponsor: Swansway

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in various events, including on handicap/stable debut at Haydock (8f, good to firm, 80/1) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

4 NA SCOITEAR (IRE) (12) 243160 D 9-7 (3)

Br g Footstepsinthesand - Nu Couche (FR)

Owner: Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan

Breeder: Liam Mullen & Pat Whyte

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Trainer: Phillip Makin, Leyburn

Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell in April but below form both starts since. Needs to get back on track in first-time blinkers.

5 MONOPHONIC (IRE) (28) 0-05300

Ch f Tamayuz - Artistic Melody (IRE)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

9-5 (5)

Owner: D Bishop C Bagley P Robinson S Jagger Trainer: Tony Coyle, Norton

Breeder: Vincent Gaul

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good) 28 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.

6 FINAL CHANT (IRE) (18) 05-00

Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Teide Lady

Owner: The Munro’s

Breeder: Gerry Flannery Developments

9-2 (6)

Jockey: Aiden Brookes (5)

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWellheldinvariousevents,includingonhandicapdebutatPontefract(10f,good)18daysago in trip.

7 ANNALEE LASS (IRE) (32) 0-53121 D

B f Gutaifan (IRE) - Think Snow (USA)

Owner: Mr G. Lavery

Breeder: Miss Leonora Keane

Jockey: Kieran O’Neill

9-2 (4)

Trainer: Lawrence Mullaney, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 5 runs this year Didn’t need to be at best to win 4-runner handicap at Ripon (8f, heavy, 11/8) 32 days ago Should remain competitive following small rise.

RatingHHHHI BHA 52

8 TWO PLUS TWO (IRE) (20) 000

Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Pivotal’s Princess (IRE) Jockey: Jefferson Smith

Owner: The LAM Partnership

Breeder: Corduff Stud

9-1 (1)

Trainer: Ed de Giles, Ledbury

Sponsor: Ed de Giles Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago Makes handicap debut. Must improve Star RatingHHIII BHA 51

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: DARBUCKS (IRE) 3 9 4 Laura Pearson 11-2 (Christopher Kellett) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 War Chant (IRE), 10-3 Mr Jetman (IRE), 4-1 Annalee Lass (IRE), 12-1 Na Scoitear (IRE), 28-1 Final Chant (IRE), 33-1 Two Plus Two (IRE), 40-1 Monophonic (IRE), 50-1 Fools Gambit (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

WAR CHANT looks well-in under a penalty for his wide-margin Nottingham success so the follow up beckons. Mr Jetman beat a subsequent winner at Redcar last month and will be a big threat if returning to that sort of form Ripon-scorer Annalee Lass is next best.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WAR CHANT (IRE) 2.MR JETMAN (IRE) 3.ANNALEE LASS (IRE)

The Result

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THE BEST DRESSED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) SS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D O’Meara (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs STARSHIBA and STAR SHIELD

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (16 wins from 82 runners, 20%) runs ASDAA Longest Traveller: TIPPERARY MOON trained by D Quinn, Exning, 164 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a one mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70

1 STARSHIBA (GB) (25) 062410 D

B g Acclamation - Dashiba

Owner: The Horse Watchers 7

Breeder: Littleton Stud

Jockey: Ben Robinson

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatNewcastleinMarch 25/1,ranbadlyunderachangeoftacticsafter8weeksofwhenfifteenthof20inhandicap atYork (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago Yet to win on turf but has to be taken seriously back in class 5 company.

2 HOW IMPRESSIVE (IRE) (21) 526-255 4

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright New Day (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XCIX

Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Jockey: Ross Coakley

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, again couldn’t match his all-weather form when fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago, not quicken from 2f out. Others make more appeal.

3 BELTANE (IRE) (13) 0065-13 D 4 9-11 (4)

Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Northern Affair (IRE)

Owner: Honestly Racing

Breeder: Grangecon Holdings Ltd

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

TIMEFORMVIEW1winfrom2runsthisyear 4/1,firstrunsinceleavingKeithDalgleish(6,000gns)whengoodthirdof12inhandicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 13 days ago, running on late. Enters calculations nudged up 2lb.

4 STAR SHIELD (GB) (20) 032515 D

Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Perfect Star

Owner: Middleham Park Racing & Mr P&G Upton

Breeder: Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ayr in May. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (5/1) there (8f, good) 20 days ago, running on. Solid each-way player.

5 VENTURA RASCAL (GB) (20) 0100-44 D 6 9-9 (2)

B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Choisette

Owner: Middleham Park Racing CVII

Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to best when fourth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good, 17/2) 20 days ago, losing third on the nod. Can give another good account.

6 VINDOBALA (IRE) (30) 3R6450 D

B m Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Sphere of Grace (FR)

Owner: The Marina Partnership

Breeder: Mathieu Legars

Star RatingHHHII BHA 75

5 9-6 (7)

Jockey: Graham Lee

Trainer: Sam England, Guiseley

Sponsor: RSH Bradford Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Again wasn’t seen to best effect when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good, 8/1) 30 days ago, no room over 2f out. More needed.

7 ASDAA (IRE) (35) 440355 D

B g Dutch Art - Danseuse de Reve (IRE)

Owner: Owners Group 045

Breeder: Tullpark Ltd

Star RatingHHIII BHA 72

7 9-4 (6)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Sponsor: Owners Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track when fifth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 5/1) 5 weeks ago, albeit better placed than most.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 70

TIPPERARY MOON (IRE) (14) 304356 6 9-1 (1)

B g Sea Moon - Rathaal (IRE)

Owner: Mr W. P. Flynn

Breeder: W. P. Flynn

Jockey: Liam Keniry

Trainer: Denis Quinn, Exning

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, first run since leaving Ivan Furtado when respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 14 days ago, finishing with running left. Star RatingHHIII BHA 67

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: CLEAR ANGEL 4 8 11 Harry Russell 8-1 (Susan Corbett) 13 ran Visor worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 7.

Stewards Note:

STARSHIBA: Following its run on 19/5/2023 it was reported that the horse’s AWT form was not replicated.

STAR SHIELD: Following its run on 24/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Beltane (IRE), 7-2 Starshiba (GB), 9-2 Star Shield (GB), 11-2 Ventura Rascal (GB), 10-1 How Impressive (IRE), 14-1 Asdaa (IRE), 18-1 Tipperary Moon (IRE), 20-1 Vindobala (IRE)

Having enjoyed a fruitful all-weather campaign, STARSHIBA ran badly under a change of tactics at York last month but, back down in class 5 company, David O’Meara’s 6-y-o is fancied to gain a first success on the turf Beltane ran a cracker on first start for Mick Appleby at Beverley just under 2 weeks ago, so he’s put forward as the main danger, ahead of Star Shield and Ventura Rascal.

The Result

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THE START YOUR RACINGTV FREE TRIAL NOW FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8500

Owners Prize Money Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

Leading course trainer (17-22): D O’Meara (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs PURNIKA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (16 wins from 82 runners, 20%) runs FLIGHT OF ANGELS

Longest Travellers: CANADIANSMOKESHOW trained by S P C Woods, RAGOSINA trained by J Fergusonboth Newmarket, 164 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION This is a one mile and two furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares only which have been rated from 51 to 70 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb

1 ANGELS LANDING (IRE) (9) 260-252

B m Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Kalinka Malinka (IRE) Jockey: Sean Dylan Bowen (7)

Owner: The Piranha Partnership

Breeder: Glen Devlin & Facinating Rock Syndicate

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch no match for winner Much respected from same mark with 7-lb claimer taking over in the saddle.

TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) 9 days

2 FLIGHT OF ANGELS (GB) (14) 340-5

B f Golden Horn - Hoyam

Owner: 3 Batterhams and a Reay

Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

Jockey: Jason Hart

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who got back on track when fifth of 8 on handicap debut (16/1) at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 14 days ago

3 CANADIANSMOKESHOW (IRE) (26) 3352-50 3 9-5 (3)

B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Wrood (USA)

Owner: Mr N. O’Keeffe

Breeder: N. Hartery

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Trainer: S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket

Sponsor: Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a level all 4 starts at 2 yrs but has been below form both outings this term, including on handicap debut last time. Up in trip.

4 RAGOSINA (GB) (18) 005-2

B f Teofilo (IRE) - Hadeeqa (IRE)

Owner: O.T.I. Racing

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

3 9-4 (2)

Jockey: Ross Coakley

Trainer: James Ferguson, Newmarket

Sponsor: James Ferguson Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Pontefract (10f, good) 18 days ago, despite still looking green. Should have more to offer

5 PURNIKA (GB) (18) 430

B f Mondialiste (IRE) - Nepali Princess (IRE)

Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull

Breeder: Elwick Stud

Star RatingHHHHH BHA 70

3 8-12 (5)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Sponsor: Elwick Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, eighth of 14 in minor event at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Up in trip for handicap debut. Hood on for 1st time.

Star RatingHHHII BHA 64

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2022: MY LITTLE QUEENS (IRE) 4 9 3 Oisin Orr 11-2 (Richard Fahey) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.

Stewards Note:

CANADIANSMOKESHOW: Following its run on 18/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Ragosina (GB), 9-4 Angels Landing (IRE), 11-2 Flight of Angels (GB), 8-1 Canadiansmokeshow (IRE), 10-1 Purnika (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

RAGOSINA took a step forward when runner-up on her handicap debut/reappearance at Pontefract despite still looking green, so with further improvement anticipated, she’s a straightforward choice to go one better Angels Landing was unlucky to bump into a big improver at Nottingham and is feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.RAGOSINA

2.ANGELS LANDING (IRE)

3.FLIGHT OF ANGELS

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THE HAPPY RETIREMENT IAN & PAULINE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Leading course trainer (17-22): D O’Meara (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs AIHAWAWI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 109 runners, 8%) runs NIGHTOUT

Longest Travellers: AZEEZAN trained by J Butler, NIBRAS RAINBOW trained by Ismail Mohammedboth Newmarket, 164 miles.

RACE DESCRIPTION Our finale is a seven handicap race for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 46 to 65 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dufay (IRE)

Owner: B & M Pallets Ltd

Breeder: Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd

2

Gr or Gr g Outstrip - Midnight Mojito

Owner: Mr D. A. West & Partner

Breeder: Habton Farms

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

Sponsor: B & M Pallets Ltd

Jockey: Sean Kirrane (3)

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 33 days ago, nearest finish. Possibilities if able to build on that back at 7f

3 NIBRAS RAINBOW (IRE) (10) 44-0002 D

B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Show Rainbow

Owner: Mr Saeed H. Altayer

Breeder: Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

Jockey: Jefferson Smith

Trainer: Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket

Sponsor: Dubai Racing Club

TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkered for 1st time, very good second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm, 15/2) 10 days ago, slowly away. Expected to be bang there.

4 RUN CMC (IRE) (12) 1040-06

B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Sardenya (IRE)

Owner: The Muffed Punt Partnership

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Star RatingHHHHH BHA 63

9-9 (7)

Jockey: Sam James

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Sponsor: Herbs Unlimited

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago Needs to raise his game.

5 AIHAWAWI (IRE) (14) 66-2256

B c Ribchester (IRE) - Hoyamy

Owner: Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Star RatingHHIII BHA 63

9-8 (2)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

TIMEFORMVIEW8/1,sixthof8inhandicapatRedcar(7f,goodtofirm)14daysago,slowlyaway.Evidencesuggeststhathe’s more effective on the AW

6 AZEEZAN (FR) (20) 504

B c Dabirsim (FR) - Louve des Neiges (IRE)

Owner: Adnan Bahbahani

Star RatingHHHII BHA 62

9-5 (1)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Trainer: John Butler, Newmarket

Breeder: S.a.s Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang Sponsor: Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedmaiden.12/1,fourthof12inminoreventatKempton(7f)20daysago Needstoimprovenow pitched into a handicap but that is certainly possible.

7 PARR FIRE (IRE) (14) 06-0046

B f James Garfield (IRE) - Vulnicura (IRE)

Owner: Mps Racing & Partners

Breeder: Ballybrennan Stud Ltd

Star RatingHHHII BHA 59

9-5 (4)

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Sponsor: Alexanders York

TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, sixth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago Others preferred.

RatingHHIII BHA 59

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HELIANTHUS (GB) (11) 000-000

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Sunflower

Owner: Coglan & Kilcran

Breeder: Coln Valley Stud

Jockey: Jimmy Quinn

8-5 (8)

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft, 66/1) 11 days ago, merely closing up late. Back up in trip Readily passed over. Star RatingHIIII BHA 32

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Blinkers worn first time by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2.

Stewards Note: AZEEZAN: Following its run on 24/5/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Nibras Rainbow (IRE), 4-1 Nightout (GB), 6-1 Azeezan (FR), 15-2 Aihawawi (IRE), 10-1 Shot of Love (GB), 20-1 Run Cmc (IRE), 25-1 Parr Fire (IRE), 80-1 Helianthus (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

NIBRAS RAINBOW looks ready to strike judged on his recent effort at Lingfield where he was edged out close home by an in-form rival from the Charlie Johnston yard A 1lb nudge for that looks fair and, provided the blinkers work equally well second time round, he may well go one better here. Nightout shaped as though the return to this trip would suit when third at Thirsk last time and is next best ahead of handicap debutant Azeezan.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NIBRAS RAINBOW (IRE)

2.NIGHTOUT

3.AZEEZAN (FR)

The Result

WETHERBY STEEPLECHASE COMMITTEE will present a memento to the winning owner of this race and £50 to the stablehand in charge of the best turned out horse.